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Old 02-13-2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheKoP
Did that too, checked out OK. Thanks for the suggestion though.
I'm really hoping I'm just overlooking something fairly obvious, so even this is helpful.
Provided the alternator was reliably tested, everything points towards something continuing to draw current and discharging the battery when the car is stationery.

Disconnect the ground lead from the battery and connect an ammeter from the lead to ground, so as to check for any stray current. Make sure all accessories etc are turned off and the doors are shut.

P.S. If you do not have a meter, use a 3 volt torch bulb. If it lights up or burns out, you know that you have found the problem.
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